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*Phillip Johnson* · 05-17-2002, 12:21 AM

Ok guys. Today my local Chevy dealer sent me all the info on the 50th aniv 2003 CORVETTE!
He said that they will only be getting 1 per dealer and I get the first choice. The problem is my wife.. She has a problem with me having so many toys and isn't willing to part with all that cash. I replied, you can get another job honey! Yes, my sofa is rather soft and great to sleep on, I shouldnt have put that lock on my bedroom door last year! Anyway, I need some support here on this matter. Remember, you only live once! Every vote will hopefully count!

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70 short bed 2 wheel drive in great shape.. just got it!
70 Custom Camper 3/4 ton 2wd (this is FOR SALE!)
71 3/4 custom camper longbed frame and bed
72 El Camino
70 1/2 4x4 shortbed
95 T-Bird V8 (it wants to be a Chevy)
80 Corvette (my 6th child)
99 GMC Yukon (Suburban) 4x4
2 John Deere 450's (Both For Sale)
1 John Deere 4300 4x4 (my newest toy!)
1 Circle J Horse trailer
1 Fiberform 18' boat (make me an offer)
2001 car hauler..
2000 Isuzu Rodeo 4x4..what can I say? 20+mpg
Parts???? yes, I have parts!!!!!!

Big69C20 Toy · 05-17-2002, 12:25 AM

It come with a special package or jsut some decals and stuff for '03? if it's got some phat power and great looks then it's worth a bit on the couch, heck i'd sleep in the vette !

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69 Custom 20, 396BB,Longbed fleetside.
New Oak Bed With SS strips.

Edelbrock performer RPM-O, Edelbrock 750Carb, Headers, HEI, 2 40" glasspacks.
Stereo: Classic-style tape deck/radio, 2 6x9 Cerwin Vega's in doors, 2 10" Neo subs under seats, 1 900 Watt amp.

SN= Ares220 on AIM.

Located in Beautiful Southern Cali or Michigan when i'm at school.

*Phillip Johnson* · 05-17-2002, 12:30 AM

The info I got showed that it had special wheels, alot of 50th badges everywhere and my guess is a $60k to $80k price tag. No info on the price yet. Everything in my profile is for sale except the 70 4x4 short bed. Im needing to get some FAST cash! I guess I shouldnt have just bought that new John Deere...... Hmmmmmmmm

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70 short bed 2 wheel drive in great shape.. just got it!
70 Custom Camper 3/4 ton 2wd (this is FOR SALE!)
71 3/4 custom camper longbed frame and bed
72 El Camino
70 1/2 4x4 shortbed
95 T-Bird V8 (it wants to be a Chevy)
80 Corvette (my 6th child)
99 GMC Yukon (Suburban) 4x4
2 John Deere 450's (Both For Sale)
1 John Deere 4300 4x4 (my newest toy!)
1 Circle J Horse trailer
1 Fiberform 18' boat (make me an offer)
2001 car hauler..
2000 Isuzu Rodeo 4x4..what can I say? 20+mpg
Parts???? yes, I have parts!!!!!!

Longhorn Al · 05-17-2002, 01:53 AM

It had better be a Z06. Those are supposed to come stock with 405 horsepower! If it is, I say do it. I would if I wasn't a poor college student.

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1970 C-10 named HOSS
350/350, PS, PB, 3.07 gears
Future Motivation: 383 stroker, KB flat-top pistons, RPM intake and heads, 750cfm Edelbrock, & headers.
For pics of my truck go here: http://communities.msn.com/1970HOSS/shoebox.msnw?Page=1
Future Projects: 1969 Pontiac GTO and 1974 International Scout II

Hook 'Em from Austin, TEXAS

**Joesjunk** · 05-17-2002, 02:17 AM

I say go for it! I bought a 2001 corvette for my 30th birthday just because I could. Just to say you had one. Had fun with it for the summer, them got back into a truck that I really need and use, 2002 GMC 2500HD. Heck the corvette stickered for less than the truck I bought!!

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1972 3/4T 402/auto 60k original miles, original paint
1971 1/2t 4x4 frame restored, original paint body put back on it
1968 1ton dually CST 52k original mile, restored
1972 1ton dually cheyenne flatbed, scrap hauler
1972 blazer,rust free, original paint, next project
72 2wd blazer for the above rust free body
1972 3/4t 4x4 GMC, For sale
1968 1/2t 4x4, For sale
72 2wd jimmy, for sale
1969 camaro ss396 4-speed, restored stock
Other67-72 parts trucks
Lots of parts for sale
2002 GMC 2500HD crew cab 4x4 diesel, I have to have something to drive to work everyday

Independence, MO

stretch · 05-17-2002, 02:34 AM

Vehicles are frickin' cool! And a late-model Vette would be a dream car for me (note the term 'car' and not 'truck'). But, I would much rather have the 'human touch' right now. Wrenchin' makes me happy, and I live for it, but, goddamn dude, do you realize how lucky you are? You have a woman - she puts up with all your **** and vice-versa...hot car vs. someone who actually loves you...hmmmmmmm..........................

ColinOpseth · 05-17-2002, 02:50 AM

how much for the 70 shortbed? got pics?

get the Vette, nothing like a sweet Vette in the garage.. and hell, you get free waves from other Vette owners, too!!

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Webmaster: www.GMPerformance.org

nroden · 05-17-2002, 03:14 AM

I'd go for it. I bet your girl will stick with you!!! As long as you take her for rides and let her drive it every now and then.

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Nick Rodenberg
Wellington, MO
http://nickrod.port5.com
You can click on "My 72 Chevy Truck"
I have a 72 Cheyenne 10 with a V8 350 and a TH-350 auto-tranny.
Ochre/White/Ochre
Runs well... working on body.
Plan to get painted weekend before memorial day weekend.
Planned to be done March 7 when I turned 16. Didn't happen. Chose to do better job and be behind schedule instead of 1/2 doing it and it looking like junk.

DennyB · 05-17-2002, 06:40 AM

here is a link for some details.

http://www.50thregistry.com/

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Toms River NJ
(Transplanted Hoosier)

56 working Street Rod(under construction 71-2 coil chassis)
Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach him how to fish and he will sit in a boat & drink beer all day.

*Randy70C-10* · 05-17-2002, 06:42 AM

It's easier to beg forgiveness than to ask permission.

Mike C · 05-17-2002, 06:48 AM

FWIW, Buying a "collectors" car may pay off, but not for at LEAST 20 years, and then only if you don't drive it at all. If it was my money, I'd buy a used 'vette. Two years ago model should save you 30% over new and you won't have to pay the upcharge for the 50th hype. If you've got to have a 50th, wait a couple of years and buy a used one. I used to see 40th anniversary 'vettes for sale used all the time. Worth no more than the regular car same year, but the ones that bought them new got boned. Besides, If Momma ain't happy, ain't NOBOBDY happy. For $60k bucks you can have a really nice mid-year Corvette ($30k) an ADDITIONAL $30k to spend on some of the toys you've already got, that's without taking into account interest which would make the $60k car cost you at least $80k. That's assuming you can get it for 60. All around BAD deal IMO.

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70 GMC 3/4 ton Sierra Grande 402/TH400
72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's
64 Corvette Coupe
68 Camaro 'vert TPI & TH700
69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110
72 Datsun 240Z-ol' reliable

tom hand · 05-17-2002, 07:38 AM

I agree with with Mike C, buy an old vette, they are way cooler than any of the new stuff. If you get off the collector thing and buy one that is not number matching, you get a lot more bang for your buck, plus you won't mind making a few cool mods. Give me a 57. or any midyear or even a covertible up to 72, and I think the "cool factor" is a lot higher to start with, plus I think the older stuff will hold it's value better than any new "so called" collector stuff.

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72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail
Olive Branch MS

busterwivell · 05-17-2002, 08:07 AM

Sell the TBird andIsuzu, buy the vette and tell her you're downsizing

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56 Studebaker 2 dr Wagon
66 Chevelle 2 dr 4 speed
71 C30 Longhorn
86 Monte Carlo SS
96 Tahoe

72BACK2NU · 05-17-2002, 08:15 AM

I'm with stretch & Mike C. "Who can find a virtuous and capable wife? She is worth more than precious rubies...and she will greatly enrich his life." Prov. 31

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72 GMC C1500 2WD LWB
As for me and my house, we shall serve the Lord.

**1971Stepside** · 05-17-2002, 08:21 AM

Wow! Tough question. I'm a toy guy too and it is hard to part with some to get another. Here is my opinion. Your gonna need to sell a few of the items on the list before you buy the new Vette! It looks like some of it you could part with without being to upset. Don't part with the new JD! I have a 4400 and love it. My new LX277 All Wheel Steer was delivered last night.

My only thoughts about Vettes (and I love them) is that you pay such a premium for them up front and then the bottom drops out of them for 20 years. Then they pick up and are priceless. Here is the real question. Do you plan to keep the car until it becomes a collector item? Do you understand that means garage space, moves, etc for probably 20 years? I would think you could just pass on the new one and buy one in mint condition in about 5 to 10 years that some guy thought the same thing as you are now for about half the money. I guess my vote would be to pass as much as that would kill me if I were in your shoes! Good Luck. I wish my income afforded me these kinds of decisions......

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2001 GMC 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax, Allison, 4WD, Love it

1971 Chevrolet 1/2 ton 2WD Short/Step Side. In process of frame off restoration

69 longhorn · 05-17-2002, 08:59 AM

My vote........hang onto the cash! I like vettes also,but I think they are waaay overrated for the money. If that day comes that I just have to have one,I would get an older Vette........let somebody else take the beatin from the wifey&the wallet!!!!!!! 69

Scrub · 05-17-2002, 09:05 AM

60k?
My first house was 24k. I just don't think it's 60k worth of cool, especially if you have to sell your other toys. What do you get? A spoiled @$$ car that you can't drive in the rain cuz it might get wet, You can't drive it to a ball game cuz some jealous bastard will key it, You can't drive it to the grocery store cuz A) anything bigger than a can of sardines won't fit B) It's a shopping cart magnet.

It's your choice, but if you have to sell all that other stuff to get it, then my vote is no. It's a bad trade.

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Scrub
70 GMC 1,000,000 + miles
72 K-20 project, 456 Dana60 front, Corp14 rear w/locker, 265R19.5 tires 20-ply. Warn 12k winches both ends, Cross-over steering with raised tie-rod, Powerbox steering, 4500 watt 120-AC power, Air, Hydraulic aux power, 4 inch lift, 5000 lb air-bags both ends.

step67 · 05-17-2002, 09:22 AM

I would pass on the 50th anniv. model and get a twin turbo Lingenfelter built Vette. Just my .02 cents on what I would do with 60K.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 05-17-2002, 09:41 AM

You realy need to ask ?
DO IT, you'll hate yourself later if you dont

imdarren · 05-17-2002, 10:36 AM

I'm with Stretch and 72!
A good wife is much harder to find!
I would look at older Vettes. I think they are cooler, AND turn more heads! Older stuff ALWAYS turns more heads! Oh ya, a new one will turn heads for about a year or two, then it's just another 3 year old Vette.
Now a 68 or somthing! Now THAT will turn heads!
Just my .02. Darren

Oh Yah. Hang on to that wife!!!
Unless you enjoy being single!
And being single aint all it's cracked up to be!!

GreenMystChevy · 05-17-2002, 11:48 AM

I'm with step67 on this one. Just htink of the kind of vette you could buy that is a couple years old and with that kind of money. That baby would have you crappin your pants everytime you played around with it. I know that buying something like that would be hard to justify but sometimes the women like to play too!

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'71 C-10
'70 Chevelle SS
Seattle, WA

*Gee_Emm* · 05-17-2002, 11:51 AM

See if they will take your wife in on a trade :P

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1969 Chevrolet Custom Camper 20 350/400 70k original miles, 99% rust free, Never winter driven

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Tim Rich · 05-17-2002, 12:49 PM

Give it time, restrain yourself, and new car fever will pass. The old vette recommendations are sound in my opinion, but hey, you've got the 80 model already. Keep the wife happy - what's she driving? Start feedin' her info on the SSR and give HER new car fever!

Good Luck,

Tim Rich
Kennesaw, GA
72 Stepside
65 Must@ng

BigDave · 05-17-2002, 01:15 PM

What a dilemma and what a list of toys!!!

I'm kinda torn on what advice I'd offer you.

I have a "collector" car but I didn't buy it for an investment of any kind. I bought it because I wanted to be one of the few that had one and because I loved it. I love driving it, cleaning it, and looking at in the garage even with the cover on. I love the looks it gets and because not many people have seen one or see them often, they always ask about it.

I was seriously interested in the 50th Anniversary Vette until I found out they had put off the introducion of the C6 until 03 or 04. I want a ZO6 C6 so I passed on the 50th. Maybe it's because I already have a collector's edition car. I dunno, it was pretty easy for me to tell the dealership to take my name off.

So my advice is this. If you want a collector's edition car, get it. You won't regret it. If you just want a new Vette, wait until the C6 comes out.

Wanna sell the 72 El Camino?

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1972 Chevy Blazer 2WD - 400 SBC, bored, ported/polished heads, 9.5:1 dished pistons, Lunati 480/292 cam, electronic ignition, Edlebrock Performer intake, tricked out Rochester 850CFM Quadrajet, long tube headers, Flowmaster 40's, TH350-C with lock-up switch, 2800 rpm stall, shift kit, custom driveshaft, stock GM 12- bolt rear with Auburn Pro Series limited slip 3.73's, 2" drop spindles, 2" drop rear coils, track bar kit, front/rear stabilizers.

1999 30th Anniversary Trans-Am Coupe #1494 - M6, Flow-tech cut-out, Flowmaster, free mods. One of 292 coupes with M6 and in-dash CD.

Baradium · 05-17-2002, 02:17 PM

Go for an older vette... all these newer vehicles aren't worth the money and won't last half as long from *now* as the old ones.

05-17-2002, 12:25 AM	#2
Big69C20 Toy Livin' it up. Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Richland, MI Posts: 2,212	It come with a special package or jsut some decals and stuff for '03? if it's got some phat power and great looks then it's worth a bit on the couch, heck i'd sleep in the vette ! ------------------ 69 Custom 20, 396BB,Longbed fleetside. New Oak Bed With SS strips. Edelbrock performer RPM-O, Edelbrock 750Carb, Headers, HEI, 2 40" glasspacks. Stereo: Classic-style tape deck/radio, 2 6x9 Cerwin Vega's in doors, 2 10" Neo subs under seats, 1 900 Watt amp. SN= Ares220 on AIM. Located in Beautiful Southern Cali or Michigan when i'm at school. __________________ -Greg; Sold the 69 C20. It's off to a better home with more love! Now onto the 86 CUCV M1009; K5 blazer with 6.2L diesel, corp 10 bolt axles, Detroit locker in the rear, trutrac front, 3.73 gears, 35" tires.

05-17-2002, 01:53 AM	#4
Longhorn Al Texas Longhorn For Life Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 698	It had better be a Z06. Those are supposed to come stock with 405 horsepower! If it is, I say do it. I would if I wasn't a poor college student. ------------------ 1970 C-10 named HOSS 350/350, PS, PB, 3.07 gears Future Motivation: 383 stroker, KB flat-top pistons, RPM intake and heads, 750cfm Edelbrock, & headers. For pics of my truck go here: http://communities.msn.com/1970HOSS/shoebox.msnw?Page=1 Future Projects: 1969 Pontiac GTO and 1974 International Scout II Hook 'Em from Austin, TEXAS __________________ 1970 C-10 named HOSS 400SB/TH350, PS, PB, 3.07 gears \m/ Hook 'Em from Austin, TEXAS

05-17-2002, 02:17 AM	#5
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,705	I say go for it! I bought a 2001 corvette for my 30th birthday just because I could. Just to say you had one. Had fun with it for the summer, them got back into a truck that I really need and use, 2002 GMC 2500HD. Heck the corvette stickered for less than the truck I bought!! ------------------ 1972 3/4T 402/auto 60k original miles, original paint 1971 1/2t 4x4 frame restored, original paint body put back on it 1968 1ton dually CST 52k original mile, restored 1972 1ton dually cheyenne flatbed, scrap hauler 1972 blazer,rust free, original paint, next project 72 2wd blazer for the above rust free body 1972 3/4t 4x4 GMC, For sale 1968 1/2t 4x4, For sale 72 2wd jimmy, for sale 1969 camaro ss396 4-speed, restored stock Other67-72 parts trucks Lots of parts for sale 2002 GMC 2500HD crew cab 4x4 diesel, I have to have something to drive to work everyday Independence, MO __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

05-17-2002, 02:34 AM	#6
stretch Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Ridgecrest, CA Posts: 182	Vehicles are frickin' cool! And a late-model Vette would be a dream car for me (note the term 'car' and not 'truck'). But, I would much rather have the 'human touch' right now. Wrenchin' makes me happy, and I live for it, but, goddamn dude, do you realize how lucky you are? You have a woman - she puts up with all your ** and vice-versa...hot car vs. someone who actually loves you...hmmmmmmm.......................... __________________ '71 Custom 10 350/TH350/3.73 Holley 650 Dbl. Pump, Headers, HEI ************************* '76 K10 350/TH350/205/12-bolt(R)/Dana44(F) Primer Gray! *************************** '01 Grand Prix GTP - my 260 HP gas sipper! Victory Red

05-17-2002, 02:50 AM	#7
ColinOpseth Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 283	how much for the 70 shortbed? got pics? get the Vette, nothing like a sweet Vette in the garage.. and hell, you get free waves from other Vette owners, too!! ------------------ Webmaster: www.GMPerformance.org __________________ Webmaster: www.h-body.org

05-17-2002, 12:21 AM	#1
Phillip Johnson Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Grants Pass, Oregon Posts: 1,579	It's time for a vote..... Ok guys. Today my local Chevy dealer sent me all the info on the 50th aniv 2003 CORVETTE! He said that they will only be getting 1 per dealer and I get the first choice. The problem is my wife.. She has a problem with me having so many toys and isn't willing to part with all that cash. I replied, you can get another job honey! Yes, my sofa is rather soft and great to sleep on, I shouldnt have put that lock on my bedroom door last year! Anyway, I need some support here on this matter. Remember, you only live once! Every vote will hopefully count! ------------------ 70 short bed 2 wheel drive in great shape.. just got it! 70 Custom Camper 3/4 ton 2wd (this is FOR SALE!) 71 3/4 custom camper longbed frame and bed 72 El Camino 70 1/2 4x4 shortbed 95 T-Bird V8 (it wants to be a Chevy) 80 Corvette (my 6th child) 99 GMC Yukon (Suburban) 4x4 2 John Deere 450's (Both For Sale) 1 John Deere 4300 4x4 (my newest toy!) 1 Circle J Horse trailer 1 Fiberform 18' boat (make me an offer) 2001 car hauler.. 2000 Isuzu Rodeo 4x4..what can I say? 20+mpg Parts???? yes, I have parts!!!!!!

05-17-2002, 12:30 AM	#3
Phillip Johnson Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Grants Pass, Oregon Posts: 1,579	The info I got showed that it had special wheels, alot of 50th badges everywhere and my guess is a $60k to $80k price tag. No info on the price yet. Everything in my profile is for sale except the 70 4x4 short bed. Im needing to get some FAST cash! I guess I shouldnt have just bought that new John Deere...... Hmmmmmmmm ------------------ 70 short bed 2 wheel drive in great shape.. just got it! 70 Custom Camper 3/4 ton 2wd (this is FOR SALE!) 71 3/4 custom camper longbed frame and bed 72 El Camino 70 1/2 4x4 shortbed 95 T-Bird V8 (it wants to be a Chevy) 80 Corvette (my 6th child) 99 GMC Yukon (Suburban) 4x4 2 John Deere 450's (Both For Sale) 1 John Deere 4300 4x4 (my newest toy!) 1 Circle J Horse trailer 1 Fiberform 18' boat (make me an offer) 2001 car hauler.. 2000 Isuzu Rodeo 4x4..what can I say? 20+mpg Parts???? yes, I have parts!!!!!!

05-17-2002, 03:14 AM	#8
nroden Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 1,098	I'd go for it. I bet your girl will stick with you!!! As long as you take her for rides and let her drive it every now and then. ------------------ Nick Rodenberg Wellington, MO http://nickrod.port5.com You can click on "My 72 Chevy Truck" I have a 72 Cheyenne 10 with a V8 350 and a TH-350 auto-tranny. Ochre/White/Ochre Runs well... working on body. Plan to get painted weekend before memorial day weekend. Planned to be done March 7 when I turned 16. Didn't happen. Chose to do better job and be behind schedule instead of 1/2 doing it and it looking like junk. __________________ Nick Rodenberg 72 Cheyenne 10 V8 350/TH350 white/ochre/white/ochre, ochre/saddle interior Retired and in the dry... still runs. I now drive Red '01 Ford Focus... better MPG!!!

05-17-2002, 06:40 AM	#9
DennyB Led Sled! Discs R 4 ME! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Toms River, NJ, USA (Transplanted Hoosier) Posts: 7,327	here is a link for some details. http://www.50thregistry.com/ ------------------ Toms River NJ (Transplanted Hoosier) 56 working Street Rod(under construction 71-2 coil chassis) Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach him how to fish and he will sit in a boat & drink beer all day. __________________ "Never ride faster than your Angel can fly" I.M.O.M,W,J&C Patriot Guard Rider

05-17-2002, 06:42 AM	#10
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	It's easier to beg forgiveness than to ask permission.

05-17-2002, 06:48 AM	#11
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,727	FWIW, Buying a "collectors" car may pay off, but not for at LEAST 20 years, and then only if you don't drive it at all. If it was my money, I'd buy a used 'vette. Two years ago model should save you 30% over new and you won't have to pay the upcharge for the 50th hype. If you've got to have a 50th, wait a couple of years and buy a used one. I used to see 40th anniversary 'vettes for sale used all the time. Worth no more than the regular car same year, but the ones that bought them new got boned. Besides, If Momma ain't happy, ain't NOBOBDY happy. For $60k bucks you can have a really nice mid-year Corvette ($30k) an ADDITIONAL $30k to spend on some of the toys you've already got, that's without taking into account interest which would make the $60k car cost you at least $80k. That's assuming you can get it for 60. All around BAD deal IMO. ------------------ 70 GMC 3/4 ton Sierra Grande 402/TH400 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert TPI & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 72 Datsun 240Z-ol' reliable __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

05-17-2002, 07:38 AM	#12
tom hand CCRider Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Olive Branch,MS,USA Posts: 2,232	I agree with with Mike C, buy an old vette, they are way cooler than any of the new stuff. If you get off the collector thing and buy one that is not number matching, you get a lot more bang for your buck, plus you won't mind making a few cool mods. Give me a 57. or any midyear or even a covertible up to 72, and I think the "cool factor" is a lot higher to start with, plus I think the older stuff will hold it's value better than any new "so called" collector stuff. ------------------ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS __________________ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS

05-17-2002, 08:07 AM	#13
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	Sell the TBird andIsuzu, buy the vette and tell her you're downsizing ------------------ 56 Studebaker 2 dr Wagon 66 Chevelle 2 dr 4 speed 71 C30 Longhorn 86 Monte Carlo SS 96 Tahoe __________________ Bill - Tucson, AZ 47 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan 56 Chevrolet 210 2 dr sedan 66 Chevrolet Malibu 2 dr 4 speed 71 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn 86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Sold) 01 Chevrolet Tahoe IM - BUSTERWIVE@aol.com

05-17-2002, 08:15 AM	#14
72BACK2NU Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: White City, OR Posts: 52	I'm with stretch & Mike C. "Who can find a virtuous and capable wife? She is worth more than precious rubies...and she will greatly enrich his life." Prov. 31 ------------------ 72 GMC C1500 2WD LWB As for me and my house, we shall serve the Lord. __________________ 72 GMC C1500 2WD LWB White City, OR As for me and my house, we shall serve the Lord. Looking for Oregon 72 GMC donor w/PS & column-shift auto

05-17-2002, 08:21 AM	#15
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Wow! Tough question. I'm a toy guy too and it is hard to part with some to get another. Here is my opinion. Your gonna need to sell a few of the items on the list before you buy the new Vette! It looks like some of it you could part with without being to upset. Don't part with the new JD! I have a 4400 and love it. My new LX277 All Wheel Steer was delivered last night. My only thoughts about Vettes (and I love them) is that you pay such a premium for them up front and then the bottom drops out of them for 20 years. Then they pick up and are priceless. Here is the real question. Do you plan to keep the car until it becomes a collector item? Do you understand that means garage space, moves, etc for probably 20 years? I would think you could just pass on the new one and buy one in mint condition in about 5 to 10 years that some guy thought the same thing as you are now for about half the money. I guess my vote would be to pass as much as that would kill me if I were in your shoes! Good Luck. I wish my income afforded me these kinds of decisions...... ------------------ 2001 GMC 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax, Allison, 4WD, Love it 1971 Chevrolet 1/2 ton 2WD Short/Step Side. In process of frame off restoration __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."



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05-17-2002, 08:59 AM	#16
69 longhorn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: rock island,il,usa Posts: 5,382	My vote........hang onto the cash! I like vettes also,but I think they are waaay overrated for the money. If that day comes that I just have to have one,I would get an older Vette........let somebody else take the beatin from the wifey&the wallet!!!!!!! 69 __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn

05-17-2002, 09:05 AM	#17
Scrub Collector of rusty Items Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Sisters,Oregon USA Posts: 731	60k? My first house was 24k. I just don't think it's 60k worth of cool, especially if you have to sell your other toys. What do you get? A spoiled @$$ car that you can't drive in the rain cuz it might get wet, You can't drive it to a ball game cuz some jealous bastard will key it, You can't drive it to the grocery store cuz A) anything bigger than a can of sardines won't fit B) It's a shopping cart magnet. It's your choice, but if you have to sell all that other stuff to get it, then my vote is no. It's a bad trade. ------------------ Scrub 70 GMC 1,000,000 + miles 72 K-20 project, 456 Dana60 front, Corp14 rear w/locker, 265R19.5 tires 20-ply. Warn 12k winches both ends, Cross-over steering with raised tie-rod, Powerbox steering, 4500 watt 120-AC power, Air, Hydraulic aux power, 4 inch lift, 5000 lb air-bags both ends. __________________ Scrub Sisters, Oregon - Home of the Sisters Rodeo. 70 GMC 1,000,000 + miles 72 K-20 project, 456 Dana60 front, Corp14 rear w/locker, 265R19.5 tires 20-ply. Warn 12k winches both ends, Cross-over steering with raised tie-rod, Powerbox steering, 4500 watt 120-AC power, Air, Hydraulic aux power, 4 inch lift, 5000 lb air-bags both ends.

05-17-2002, 09:22 AM	#18
step67 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Springfield, IL. USA Posts: 11	I would pass on the 50th anniv. model and get a twin turbo Lingenfelter built Vette. Just my .02 cents on what I would do with 60K.

05-17-2002, 09:41 AM	#19
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,185	You realy need to ask ? DO IT, you'll hate yourself later if you dont __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2019 GMC Diesil Dually. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

05-17-2002, 10:36 AM	#20
imdarren Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: SW Washington Posts: 1,006	I'm with Stretch and 72! A good wife is much harder to find! I would look at older Vettes. I think they are cooler, AND turn more heads! Older stuff ALWAYS turns more heads! Oh ya, a new one will turn heads for about a year or two, then it's just another 3 year old Vette. Now a 68 or somthing! Now THAT will turn heads! Just my .02. Darren Oh Yah. Hang on to that wife!!! Unless you enjoy being single! And being single aint all it's cracked up to be!! __________________ Washington State 1967 Chevy C10 LWB Rodstoration In Progress. 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super

05-17-2002, 11:48 AM	#21
GreenMystChevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Woodinville, WA Posts: 513	I'm with step67 on this one. Just htink of the kind of vette you could buy that is a couple years old and with that kind of money. That baby would have you crappin your pants everytime you played around with it. I know that buying something like that would be hard to justify but sometimes the women like to play too! ------------------ '71 C-10 '70 Chevelle SS Seattle, WA __________________ Jeremy '71 C-10 '72 GMC K2500 '72 Nova (Dad's) '70 Chevelle SS '55 Sedan Delivery Attempting to build up this here 4x4...make her real tall and purty...well, maybe just tall

05-17-2002, 11:51 AM	#22
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	See if they will take your wife in on a trade :P ------------------ 1969 Chevrolet Custom Camper 20 350/400 70k original miles, 99% rust free, Never winter driven They have the Internet on Computers now? --Homer Simpson "Of all the things I miss, I miss my mind the most" - OZZY Gee_Emm's Page Vote for my truck to be on the label of a bottle of Jones Soda!!!

05-17-2002, 12:49 PM	#23
Tim Rich Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 56	Give it time, restrain yourself, and new car fever will pass. The old vette recommendations are sound in my opinion, but hey, you've got the 80 model already. Keep the wife happy - what's she driving? Start feedin' her info on the SSR and give HER new car fever! Good Luck, Tim Rich Kennesaw, GA 72 Stepside 65 Must@ng __________________ Tim Rich Kennesaw, GA 72 Stepside 65 Must@ng

05-17-2002, 01:15 PM	#24
BigDave I poop on Ford! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Houston Area Posts: 295	What a dilemma and what a list of toys!!! I'm kinda torn on what advice I'd offer you. I have a "collector" car but I didn't buy it for an investment of any kind. I bought it because I wanted to be one of the few that had one and because I loved it. I love driving it, cleaning it, and looking at in the garage even with the cover on. I love the looks it gets and because not many people have seen one or see them often, they always ask about it. I was seriously interested in the 50th Anniversary Vette until I found out they had put off the introducion of the C6 until 03 or 04. I want a ZO6 C6 so I passed on the 50th. Maybe it's because I already have a collector's edition car. I dunno, it was pretty easy for me to tell the dealership to take my name off. So my advice is this. If you want a collector's edition car, get it. You won't regret it. If you just want a new Vette, wait until the C6 comes out. Wanna sell the 72 El Camino? ------------------ 1972 Chevy Blazer 2WD - 400 SBC, bored, ported/polished heads, 9.5:1 dished pistons, Lunati 480/292 cam, electronic ignition, Edlebrock Performer intake, tricked out Rochester 850CFM Quadrajet, long tube headers, Flowmaster 40's, TH350-C with lock-up switch, 2800 rpm stall, shift kit, custom driveshaft, stock GM 12- bolt rear with Auburn Pro Series limited slip 3.73's, 2" drop spindles, 2" drop rear coils, track bar kit, front/rear stabilizers. 1999 30th Anniversary Trans-Am Coupe #1494 - M6, Flow-tech cut-out, Flowmaster, free mods. One of 292 coupes with M6 and in-dash CD. __________________ 1972 Chevy Cheyenne - LWB, factory 402BB 2005 Chevy Suburban LT 2006 Chrysler 300C - SRT8

05-17-2002, 02:17 PM	#25
Baradium Binder Rep Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Salcha, AK Posts: 1,506	Go for an older vette... all these newer vehicles aren't worth the money and won't last half as long from now as the old ones.

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